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Quick Pro Tip: Making Stronger Audition Recordings
From Music Ed Insights · Hosted by Steve Shanley
Episode summary
In this episode of Music Ed Insights: Steve and Alan talk through practical ways to make audition recordings that help your players give the best possible impression. From choosing the right opening excerpt to avoiding music that is too risky, they explain why first impressions matter and why “defense” — tone, pitch, blend, and rhythm — often matters more than flash. This episode is especially useful for directors preparing honor ensemble, festival, conference, or showcase submissions.
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Steve and Alan talk through practical ways to make audition recordings that help your players give the best possible impression. From choosing the right opening excerpt to avoiding music that is too risky, they explain why first impressions matter and why “defense” — tone, pitch, blend, and rhythm — often matters more than flash. This episode is especially useful for directors preparing honor ensemble, festival, conference, or showcase submissions. Become an Insider for ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, and more! https://musicedinsights.supercast.com/